The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 137

Chapter 137: Hunting the World

On the day of departure to the Oasis, Nie Jia saw Song Nuanyang and Shen Su following along in the line of officers and realized that they were also coming.

While Shi Chen was discussing the details of the trip with the captain, Nie Jia pulled Song Nuanyang aside and asked in a low voice, "Did Meng Jia agree to come with you?"

"She doesn't know she didn't agree," Song Nuanyang whispered back with a smirk.

He pointed jokingly at his own head, causing Nie Jia to furrow his brows, and Shen Su poked him fiercely in the forehead, saying, "You dare to deceive the president!"

"She doesn't know anyway." Song Nuanyang grabbed Nie Jia's hand and boarded the ship first.

As the warship sliced through the sea towards the horizon, the two chatted casually on the deck.

Nie Jia asked, "I've said before that the strength of abilities is related to mental thresholds. If you can't control Ning Lang, you'll only increase your own danger."

"Even if I can't control him, at least I can know what he's thinking," Song Nuanyang said with a mischievous smile, facing the boundless sea breeze. "Besides, as an 'ordinary person' like me, I'm not within Ning Lang's hunting range. If he wants to kill someone, it'll be your faction."

Nie Jia looked at him expressionlessly for a moment, too lazy to pay him any more attention, and went back to find Shi Chen.

As Song Nuanyang shouted to him, "I brought matcha-flavored cake with me. I'll bring it to you and Shi later."

"What flavor?" Nie Jia asked.

"Matcha!" 

This time, Nie Jia ignored him and walked away on his own.

When Shen Su came to find Song Nuanyang, he passed by Nie Jia, laughing helplessly, "You and Nie Jia are really close, huh?"

"Yeah," Song Nuanyang turned to look at the sea, then excitedly nudged Shen Su's arm, "Dolphins! Shen ge, look, there are dolphins over there!"

A group of dolphins frolicked not far away, shimmering under the sunlight. Nie Jia and Shi Chen, who were in the cabin, could also see them, exchanging smiles. Shi Chen couldn't help but lower his head and kiss Nie Jia's forehead.

The Oasis was located in a remote archipelago, about a seven-hour journey from the Huaxia coast. During Huang Geng's tenure, he was committed to declaring the Oasis' independence and sovereignty over the archipelago, without any extreme ideas. He also gave face to Shi Chen and was willing to establish diplomacy with Huaxia.

Shi Chen was very familiar with the Oasis, but ever since Ning Lang came to power, everything about the Oasis had changed.

After a day of sailing, the warship arrived at the coordinates of the Oasis, but the coordinates were a vast expanse of sea reaching to the sky. The archipelago was still there, but it was suspended in the clouds, with an area exceeding 3000 square kilometers, sitting like a mirage in the frosty sky, scattered and orderly, resembling mirages on rainy days.

Ning Lang stood on the observation platform of the main island, looking down at the small warships below, unfazed. He didn't actively welcome them or give any hints on how to approach, as if he wanted to show his dominance and watch the other party embarrass themselves.

On the deck, several accompanying combat officers and Ability Users were not only shocked by the scene but also filled with fear. Tens of millions of people suspended in the sky above the islands, what kind of power could achieve this? They couldn't help but recall the disappeared capital of the United States, casting a deeper shadow over the Oasis.

He Qingtang looked up at the islands on the horizon, more curious than panicked compared to the panic of the crowd behind her, and whispered in Song Nuanyang's ear, "They live so high up, won't they suffer from altitude sickness?"

Song Nuanyang, having crossed dimensions himself, was not surprised by this and rubbed his chin, saying, "Don't they feel hot in the summer?"

Shen Su glanced at the two nonchalant individuals, sighed helplessly, and looked up at his superior. Shi Chen and Nie Jia, at the front of the queue, appeared calm and composed.

After a moment of confrontation, Ning Lang remained aloof, his eyes shining with a hint of paranoid crimson, like a head wolf waiting to prey. Suddenly sensing something behind him, he turned his head and saw a huge purple light ring appearing out of thin air. With a strong killing intent emanating from Shi Chen, he provocatively raised an eyebrow at Ning Lang, "You're quite good at this."

"General Shi," Ning Lang turned around with his hands in his pockets, a sly smile hanging on his lips, "Long time no see."

He reached out his hand, and the two shook hands with false sincerity.

Nie Jia sized up Ning Lang, vaguely sensing a strong sense of enmity.

"I've prepared a banquet for you specially. Let's talk business after we're done," Ning Lang flashed his white teeth, smiling at Shi Chen with lowered voice, "You brought Nie Jia, the traitor, with you. Do you want to give me more stimulation?"

Shi Chen released his hand, a cold murderous intent flashing through his smile, "Nie Jia is my lover. Whatever happened between the factions before, you'd better forget it. If you sincerely want peace, don't mention anything about the factions again."

Ning Lang raised an eyebrow, noticing the plain ring on Nie Jia's hand. He didn't react much, standing still and curling his lips, then ran his hand through his hair lazily and walked forward, "Let's go, I'll lead the way."

On the observation platform, there was only Ning Lang alone. He was the leader of the Oasis, the leader of the Shark faction, and it was indeed arrogant of him to come alone to greet a delegation from a hostile nation.

The main island of the Oasis was not large, with lush vegetation and towering buildings, serving as the residence of the leader Ning Lang and his trusted subordinates. In just a few months since Huang Geng was killed, Ning Lang had turned the Oasis into a monarchy, and he was the king above all.

"That's Dragon Island, that's Paradise Island, and that's Sea Monster Island..." Ning Lang led the way, one hand in his pocket, the other pointing to the islands, introducing them to Shi Chen, "The Oasis is completely different from when you last left."

"I can see that," Shi Chen said indifferently.

"If it weren't for you humans meddling, we could live just fine," Ning Lang suddenly lowered his voice.

"Your idea of 'fine' is based on trampling on the lives of others, then you shouldn't exist," Shi Chen replied.

Ning Lang suddenly smiled, "Just kidding, we're here. We'll meet at the banquet."

Leading everyone to a splendid British-style building, he instructed someone to arrange accommodations for Shi Chen's subordinates for the next few days, then left with a smirk.

Once inside the room, Shi Chen helped Nie Jia out of his coat and casually massaged his shoulders, asking, "Do you want to rest for a while?"

"I'm not tired," Nie Jia smiled and, after a moment of intimacy with Shi Chen on the bed, said, "Song Nuanyang just told me that Ning Lang does have thoughts of reconciliation. The last attack was a test for him. Since Huaxia survived it, he has to adapt to the situation."

"When did he tell you?" Shi Chen asked.

Nie Jia smiled, "We can communicate telepathically."

The words sounded somewhat inappropriate, and just as Shi Chen was about to say something, there was a knock on the door. Song Nuanyang and Shen Su entered the room. Shen Su, still upholding the discipline of a subordinate, stood at attention on the side, while Song Nuanyang climbed onto the bed and sat cross-legged between the two.

Shi Chen asked him, "Does Ning Lang have any other ulterior motives?"

Song Nuanyang nodded, "Chief Su, Ning Lang shouldn't have any problems with the idea of reconciliation for the time being. He does want reconciliation, but he still hopes for Oasis' independence as a prerequisite."

"He wanted independence from the beginning?" Shi Chen frowned.

"It's not that," Song Nuanyang said, "He really wanted to wipe out the Pig faction. He hasn't given up on that idea even now, but he ran into a brick wall in Huaxia. Seeking reconciliation is also because he wants to bide his time. When the Oasis grows stronger in the future, there will be another massacre."

"Even so, Huaxia really needs this opportunity to catch its breath," Nie Jia said lightly. "If necessary, we can find a chance later to kill Ning Lang and his forces. Without Ning Lang, there will be no more of these problems."

Song Nuanyang nodded in agreement, "Yeah, Chief Su, you and Shen ge should go to the banquet first. Nie Jia and I will go to another island to check on those red personnel you planted in the Oasis before, right?"

"Let Qingtang take you. Be careful," Shi Chen said to Nie Jia.

Nie Jia looked displeased, "When did I say I wanted to go with you?"

"Shen ge is here to protect me while I accompany Chief Su. Aren't you coming to protect me?" Song Nuanyang dragged Nie Jia off the bed and went to knock on He Qingtang's door.

Shen Su looked awkwardly at Shi Chen, chuckled dryly twice, and said, "Captain Song... he's quite lively."

Shi Chen was still lying on the bed, ignoring his words, propping up his head with one hand and gazing out of the window at the green sea, his eyes dark and mysterious, lost in thought.

Now was the time for Ning Lang to give himself a way out. His attitude had already become much more restrained, and he had sent someone specially to invite Shi Chen when the banquet started.

Shi Chen attended the banquet with only Shen Su, while Song Nuanyang took Nie Jia and He Qingtang to play. The others stayed in their rooms to rest.

The banquet hall was magnificent, filled with Ning Lang's trusted deputies and radical members of the Shark faction. In Ning Lang's eyes, they were probably all fourth or even fifth-tier Ability Users, with formidable combat power. Even Shen Su, a fifth-tier metal Ability User, couldn't help feeling a little nervous facing so many wolves.

Shi Chen was an ordinary person without abilities, but when he pushed open the door and entered, he didn't even skip a breath.

"Is that General Shi from the Huaxia United Front?" A nearby boy with rosy lips and white teeth turned to look at Shi Chen as he entered, unable to resist touching his slightly red cheeks.

He was sitting on another boy's lap. When the boy heard this, he became unhappy and said jealousy, "Good-looking my ass. How handsome can a man in his thirties be? He can't even pick up girls."

He said it loudly, attracting the attention of others, and of course Shi Chen heard it too.

They were two boys who looked seventeen or eighteen years old, still ignorant of the world. Shen Su thought Shi Chen wouldn't mind, but he saw this man in his thirties with a serious face reply earnestly, "Kid, have you seen my wife? Do you know how beautiful my wife is?"

"You!" The boy's face turned red, jumping up from the sofa in frustration, swinging his arm, a sharp bone blade shooting out from his palm. "You want to fight?"

Seeing the weapon, Shen Su immediately went on guard, but before he could react, Nie Jia had already flashed in front of Shi Chen, and with a clanging sound, a hunting knife in his hand sliced off the bone blade in the boy's hand.

His eyes were full of killing intent as he looked at the startled boy and said coldly, "I think you're asking for trouble!"

Not far away, Ning Lang watched this scene, his brow couldn't help but twitch. Since when did Nie Jia have the ability to teleport?

"Shi Chen, are you bothered by children?" Ning Lang lifted his glass and gestured to Shi Chen.

Shi Chen patted Nie Jia's shoulder to comfort him and then took him by the waist and walked over to Ning Lang.

Nie Jia still seemed somewhat angry, tossing his hand, and the hunting knife traced a huge arc of light in the air, slamming into the ground at the boy's feet. The boy took a step back in fright and sat back on the sofa, breathless.

"Weren't you going out to play?" Shi Chen whispered in his ear.

"I sensed danger for you, so I came over to take a look," Nie Jia said.

The two spoke softly, looking like they were whispering affectionately to each other.

The boy snorted fiercely, unwillingly grinding his teeth, "Damn it... his wife is really beautiful!"

"Isn't that... Nie Jia?" The boy's lips twitched.

Nie Jia's appearance caused some unrest and resentment among the crowd. After all, he was recognized as a traitor of the Shark faction. But since Ning Lang regarded Shi Chen as a distinguished guest of the Oasis, and the two seemed to be conversing harmoniously at the moment, no one dared to provoke them easily.

Nie Jia could feel the hostility around him, but he didn't have time to pay attention. He was just staring somewhat dazedly at the cold-faced boy following behind Ning Lang.

An Yuan.

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